The Mud Bowl.  Chuck Foreman And The Vikings In Their 1977 Playoff Game Against The Los Angeles Rams.

Cris Carter with another first down

Minnesota Vikings QB Bob Lee handing off to I think running back Robert Miller in the 1977 Division Playoff game against the LA Rams. The game is known as the "Mud Bowl". The Vikings won 14-7

Minnesota Viking Middle Linebacker Lonnie Warwick passed away on October 28, 2024. Lonnie played during the era of Butkus, Nitschke, and Lucci. Drafted by the Vikings in 1965, he played with the Vikings through 1972. He finished his career with the Atlanta Falcons and his first head coach Norm Van Brocklin in 1973 and 1974. He was one rough and tough man. Injuries slowed Lonnie in 1972 opening up the Middle Linebacker position to 1972 Vikings 1st round draft choice Jeff Siemon. RIP Lonnie. A Viking forever!

MN Vikings Bud Grant 1927 - 2023.   Was head coach for the Vikings from 1967 - 1983 and again in 1985.  158 wins.  Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Three sport star at the University of MN (Football, Basketball and Baseball). Played in the NBA for the Minneapolis Lakers, Played in the NFL for the Eagles.  Played and coached in the CFL and won 4 Grey Cups.  A life well lived.  

Fran Tarkenton speaking with Head Coach Norm Van Brocklin. I think listening in was Offensive Line coach Walt Yowarsky. I am not sure of the year but I think it was 1961 or 1962.

Roy Winston takes down Leroy Kelly

#11 Joe Kapp running behind #63 guard Jim Vellone. I am totally guessing this is a 1967 game in Milwaukee against the Packers.

1969 - Purple People Eaters

Joe Kapp against the LA Rams in 1969 at the LA Colosseum

Fran Tarkenton in 1973 NFC Championship game